Operating Controls; On/Off Switch; Switch Lock; Depth Of Cut - Craftsman 351.217220 Operator's Manual

• For workpieces longer than 24"_ use material
support stands. See Recommended Accessories,
page 15.
• Do not back the work toward the infeed side.
• Take precautions against kickback. Do not permit any-
one to stand or cross in line of cutterhead's rotation.
Kickback or thrown debris will travel in this direction.
• Turn switch off and disconnect power whenever
planer is not in use.
• Replace knives as they become damaged or dull.
• Keep planer maintained. Follow maintenance
instructions (see pages 8 -10).
OPERATING CONTROLS
ON/OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 8.
The ON/OFF switch (A) is located on the front of the
planer motor. To turn the planer ON, move the switch to
the up position. To turn the planer OFE move the switch
to the down position.
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Figure 8 - ON/OFF Switch
SWITCH LOCK
Refer to Figure 9.
The planer can be locked from unauthorized use by
locking the switch. To lock the switch:
• Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect plan-
er from power source.
• Pull the key (A) out. The switch cannot be turned on
with the key (A) removed.
NOTE: Should the key (A) be removed from the switch
at the ON position, the switch can be turned off but
cannot be turned on.
Figure 9 - Switch Lock and Circuit Reset
• To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until
it snaps.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Refer to Figure 9.
The planer is equipped with a motor protection device-
circuit breaker. The breaker will automatically shut the
planer off when excessive current is consumed.
If the breaker is tripped, turn the planer off and reset
the circuit by pressing the button (B).
CAUTION: Be sure to turn the planer off prior to reset-
ting the circuit breaker to avoid unintentional start-up of
the planer.
DEPTH OF CUT
Refer to Figure 10.
Thickness planing refers to the sizing of lumber to a
desired thickness while creating a level surface parallel
to the opposite side of the board. Board thickness which
the planer will produce is indicated by the scale (C).
Depth-of-cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the
rollercase (A) using handle (B).
Figure 10- Depth-Of-Cut
• Each full rotation of the handle (B) moves the
rollercase 1/16"
• Quality of thickness planing depends on the opera-
tor's judgement about the depth of cut.
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